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AMC Receives Funding for Careers in Ag Mobile Skills Lab

REGINA, Sask. – Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada (AMC) announced a significant investment of $300,000 from the Government of Saskatchewan toward the creation of a cutting-edge mobile skills lab aimed at promoting careers in agriculture and agricultural equipment manufacturing. 

The innovative mobile skills lab, made possible by this funding, will traverse Saskatchewan visiting schools, career fairs, trade shows, and communities to showcase the exciting career opportunities available in the industry. Utilizing virtual reality technology and other educational tools across multiple experiential learning stations, individuals will have the unique opportunity to fully immerse themselves in the experience of a career in this dynamic industry.

“Agricultural manufacturers play an important role in driving our provincial economy and employ people in communities across Saskatchewan,” said Jeremy Harrison, Minister of Immigration and Career Training. “Saskatchewan is a leader in innovative agriculture and this investment ensures that agricultural equipment manufacturers will continue to attract the talent needed to support their growth.”

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Supplemental Nitrogen on Soybeans: Can Early Nitrogen Increase Yield?

Video: Supplemental Nitrogen on Soybeans: Can Early Nitrogen Increase Yield?

Can supplemental nitrogen help soybeans reach higher yield potential? Technical Agronomist Tim Sickman walks through an ongoing trial at the Nutrien Innovation Farm in Owensboro, Kentucky, exploring whether a modest amount of nitrogen applied at planting can support higher-yielding soybean environments.

The trial compares 30 pounds of supplemental nitrogen across both 15- and 30-inch rows, along with treatments that include sulfur and micronutrients. Similar trials conducted in 2024 and 2025 delivered a six- to seven-bushel yield response, prompting the team to expand the research this season.

Early observations show that treated soybeans are slightly taller and averaging about two additional nodes on the main stem. These added nodes could create more opportunities for blooms and pods, but the true results will come at harvest when the team evaluates pod development, seed fill and final yield.

In This Video:

Why high-yield soybeans may need supplemental nitrogen

Results from the 2024 and 2025 trials

Nitrogen treatments in 15- and 30-inch rows

Fertilizer placement and application methods

Differences in plant height and node counts

Potential effects on pod development and yield